Drain the cherries. Bring milk and 1 pinch of salt to the boil in a high pot. Stir in rice and 2 tablespoons of sugar. Cover and leave to swell on low heat for 35-40 minutes. Let the rice cool down for about 30 minutes
Mix eggs, 2-3 tablespoons sugar and vanilla sugar until creamy. Stir in rice, quark and cherries. Pour mixture into 6-8 greased ovenproof cups or 1 large casserole dish. Spread 2 tablespoons butter in flakes on top
Bake in the preheated oven (electric cooker: 200 °C/circulating air: 150 °C/gas: level 2) for 20-30 minutes. Sprinkle with cinnamon sugar if necessary. Tastes hot and cold